Property Ownership

Police power allows the government to:

ATake property with compensation for public use
BCollect property taxes from owners
CRegulate the use of private property to protect public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
DSeize property when the owner dies without heirs

Explanation

Police power is the government's inherent right to regulate the use of private property to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Zoning laws and building codes are primary examples of police power.

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